The Heavy Navy Carriage: Strolls Through French Moss and Moonlight
The inspiration for this design traces back to a quiet corner of my grandfather’s estate in France. There sat a massive, navy blue Victorian carriage —large, sturdy, and unapologetically old. Coming from an American culture where I was used to seeing new, fancy strollers, I had never been exposed to something so substantial, with its heavy steel frame and sense of permanence. It wasn't just a stroller; it was a carriage . I can still see my mother tucking my sister into its thick mattress for naps under the shade of a giant tree, while the rest of us settled in for those classic, never-ending French outdoor lunches. I’ve reimagined that sturdy steel frame through my hand-drawn illustrations , blending that memory of French heritage with a mossy, "Octobre" whimsigoth aesthetic . Those afternoons were a whirlwind of gravel courtyards and baptism celebrations where long tables stretched across the lawn. I remember being introduced to endless rows of cousins and aunts, their ...